DRAMA: Vocabulary

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What is another name for a play or a story told on stage?

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Drama

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What is a monologue?

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A long speech by one character in a play.

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What do we call the place and time where a story takes place?

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Setting

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What are key details in a story or play?

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Key details are the important elements that help to understand the plot, characters, and themes.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions or directions in a play that are not spoken.

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What is the difference between a monologue and a dialogue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character, while a dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters.

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What is the purpose of stage directions in a play?

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To provide guidance on how actors should move, behave, and interact on stage.

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What is a script in the context of drama?

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A written text of a play that includes dialogue, stage directions, and other instructions.

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What is the climax of a play?

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The point of highest tension in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.